Norfolk State vs North Carolina Central Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 3

North Carolina Central head coach Levelle Moton shouts to his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn.
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  • Norfolk State is a -5.5 point favorite vs North Carolina Central
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Norfolk State / North Carolina Central TV channel: ESPN+

The Norfolk State Spartans visit McDougald-McLendon Arena to take on the North Carolina Central Eagles on Mar. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Durham, NC, USA.

Norfolk State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Norfolk State vs. North Carolina Central Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Norfolk State vs. North Carolina Central Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Norfolk State-5.5 -110O 150.5 -115-235
North Carolina Central +5.5 -110U 150.5 -105+195

Norfolk State vs North Carolina Central Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Norfolk State will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Norfolk State vs North Carolina Central Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Norfolk State will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Norfolk State has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.10 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Norfolk State have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.35 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Norfolk State have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.75 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.06 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • N.C. Central has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • N.C. Central has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • N.C. Central has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.30 Units / 9% ROI)

Norfolk State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Norfolk State has a 15-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.85 Units / 9.97% ROI).

  • 16-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.7 Units / 2.79% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.75 Units / 2.62% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -11.91% ROI

North Carolina Central Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina Central has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Norfolk State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Norfolk State has averaged 12.0 turnovers per game (347 turnovers/29 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Norfolk State has made 5.8 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Norfolk State averaged 1.32 points per shot (2,540 points/1,930 shots) last season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Norfolk State has averaged 1.37 points per shot (2,258 points/1,646 shots) this season — 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 1.29

North Carolina Central Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central has averaged 13.0 offensive rebounds per game (378 rebounds/29 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.3

North Carolina Central has 378 offensive rebounds this season — most among MEAC Teams

North Carolina Central has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (479 assists/ 374 TOs) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

North Carolina Central averaged 1.32 points per shot (2,310 points/1,754 shots) last season — tied for 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Norfolk State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Norfolk State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,444/3,507) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Norfolk State allowed opponents to shoot 41% (741/1,808) last season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Norfolk State has allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (1,995 points/1,642 shots) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.31

Norfolk State has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (678 rebounds/29 games) this season — 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.2

North Carolina Central Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (178/627) last season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 34%

North Carolina Central has averaged 20.3 defensive rebounds per game (590 rebounds/29 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1

North Carolina Central has averaged 8.9 steals per game (258 steals/29 games) this season — 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

North Carolina Central has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (349/1,197) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%


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